# Vale Royal Musical Theatre

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1063054 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1063054)
- Latest income: £13.8k; spending £6,587
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester
- Other names: The Vale Royal Amateur Operatic Society (previous); Vale Royal Amateur Operatic Society (working); Vale Royal Musical Theatre with Vale Royal Juniors (previous)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/vale-royal-musical-theatre

Adult Musical Threat performing shows for all, twice a year. We also perform concerts for local groups , for example in retirement and care homes and at public events, such a community fetes and Pride events. Fundraising and social activities

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £13.8k | £6,587 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £4,828 | £4,725 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £20.5k | £30.4k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £27.2k | £28.5k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £9,167 | £11.4k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts, to further the development of the public appreciation and taste in the said arts, to assist and further such charitable purposes as the management committee shall from time to time determine.

## What it funds

Vale Royal Musical Theatre is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides human resources. In its latest reported year Vale Royal Musical Theatre reported income of £13.8k and spending of £6,587. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £81.7k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Chester.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Vale Royal Musical Theatre in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Vale Royal Musical Theatre open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Vale Royal Musical Theatre is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Vale Royal Musical Theatre fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Chester.

### Does Vale Royal Musical Theatre give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Vale Royal Musical Theatre makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Vale Royal Musical Theatre give each year?

The register does not break out Vale Royal Musical Theatre's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £6,587. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £16.3k a year.

### How large is Vale Royal Musical Theatre?

In its latest reported year Vale Royal Musical Theatre reported income of £13.8k and spending of £6,587.


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